Well they have their Topstar for this year: Victoria Azarenka. However, Azarenka is still playing in Beijing and she played an awful lot of matches this year. Will she really turn up for this MM? Petra Kvitova, the defending champion, also signed up but wasn't allowed to enter because Linz can only get one Top 10 player with Azarenka having priority due to her ranking. If Azarenka doesn't show up, they would've had the chance to give a last minute WC to Kvitova. However, they already used all their WCs, giving them to Petkovic, Ivanovic and Mayr-Achleitner (:o).

Do you guys think Vika will show up for this? And personally I don't like this 1 Top 10 player maximum. If Petra wants to play this event, let her play :o

Excelscior

Oct 5th, 2012 06:27 PM

Re: Linz might once again get screwed...

Yeah, "Let Petra Play"! :lol:

lenas warriors

Oct 5th, 2012 06:32 PM

Re: Linz might once again get screwed...

Petra may still be feeling the effects of theruns anyway

joe87

Oct 5th, 2012 06:48 PM

Re: Linz might once again get screwed...

One WC is still left ;)

Petkovic and Ivanovic count as Top 20 Wildcards.

Mr.Sharapova

Oct 5th, 2012 06:52 PM

Re: Linz might once again get screwed...

I think she'll show up.

Meelis

Oct 5th, 2012 06:56 PM

Re: Linz might once again get screwed...

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Originally Posted by joe87
(Post 22283133)

One WC is still left ;)

Petkovic and Ivanovic count as Top 20 Wildcards.

Ivanovic was not top 20 at the end of 2011.

matthias

Oct 5th, 2012 06:56 PM

Re: Linz might once again get screwed...

I have the feeling she will show up and then will withdraw from her QF or so

Jimmie48

Oct 5th, 2012 06:57 PM

Re: Linz might once again get screwed...

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Originally Posted by A-Bond
(Post 22283045)

Do you guys think Vika will show up for this? And personally I don't like this 1 Top 10 player maximum. If Petra wants to play this event, let her play :o

Yes, there's a bunch of promo stuff scheduled with her as well (some training with Vika event and stuff like that) so the organizers must be very sure she shows up.

And yeah, that rule is stupid, I don't really see why it's even needed. It's not like the Top 10 players would play every little International if they were allowed.

Ziva

Oct 5th, 2012 06:59 PM

Re: Linz might once again get screwed...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmie48
(Post 22283176)

Yes, there's a bunch of promo stuff scheduled with her as well (some training with Vika event and stuff like that) so the organizers must be very sure she shows up.

And yeah, that rule is stupid, I don't really see why it's even needed. It's not like the Top 10 players would play every little International if they were allowed.

Caro would :oh:

Fantasy Hero

Oct 5th, 2012 07:04 PM

Re: Linz might once again get screwed...

I just keep thinking that they killed the sport when they delated the European indoor swing for the Asian fuckery :shrug:

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Originally Posted by Ziva
(Post 22283189)

Caro would :oh:

joe87

Oct 5th, 2012 07:27 PM

Re: Linz might once again get screwed...

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Originally Posted by Meelis
(Post 22283166)

Ivanovic was not top 20 at the end of 2011.

Oh. :scratch:

But Kvitova could get a Top20 WC if Azarenka withdraws?

tejmeglekvár

Oct 5th, 2012 07:59 PM

Re: Linz might once again get screwed...

this happens if you trust in Azarenka.

FredPerry

Oct 5th, 2012 08:01 PM

Re: Linz might once again get screwed...

Azarenka is wise in playing a proper indoor event prior to the YEC. Not sure if she'll be fully committed all the way, but she'll surely show up if not only to get a couple of indoor matches under her belt.

marineblue

Oct 5th, 2012 08:05 PM

Re: Linz might once again get screwed...

Well, it's not like crowds were soo after watching Azarenka anyway. Ivanovic is there, so her alone will draw many teenage boys to buy tickets.;)

wildemu

Oct 5th, 2012 08:13 PM

Re: Linz might once again get screwed...

it's all about the player's party. They need to bring back the dresses from 2 years ago.